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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 512.07 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 512.07 and 135.90 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 512.07 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/512.07 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 512.07 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 69,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,590.31/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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